Renault has unveiled the Estafette Concept, a fully electric light commercial vehicle (LCV) designed to meet the evolving needs of urban professionals and align with sustainable transportation goals.
Key Features:
- Urban-Centric Design: The Estafette Concept is compact yet spacious, combining the length of a Kangoo L2, the agility of a Clio, and the load capacity of a Trafic L1H2. Its dimensions (approximately 4.87 meters in length and 2.60 meters in height) make it suitable for navigating tight city streets while providing ample interior space.
- Professional-Focused Functionality: Developed based on feedback from delivery drivers and tradespeople, the van features ergonomic elements such as a swiveling driver’s seat, sliding side doors with concealed tracks, and a rear roll-up door for efficient loading and unloading.
- Advanced Connectivity: Built on the FlexEVan platform utilizing Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture developed by Ampere, the Estafette Concept offers real-time updates, predictive maintenance, and other connected services aimed at reducing operational costs by approximately 30%.
- Safety and Visibility Enhancements: The van includes features such as a panoramic windshield for improved visibility, exterior screens to indicate stops and durations, and laser projections to create a visual safety perimeter during deliveries.
Production and Collaboration:
The Estafette Concept is the result of a collaboration between Renault Group, Volvo Group, and CMA CGM Group through their joint venture, Flexis. Production is scheduled to commence at Renault’s Sandouville plant in France by 2026.
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